named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Christmas Program
Traditional holiday concert that has become a regional cultural event, performed annually in the Capital Region.
Artist Series
Concerts featuring world-renowned artists and ensembles performing alongside Albany Pro Musica, highlighting diverse choral repertoire.
Commissioning Program
Ongoing initiative to sponsor new choral works from American and international composers, expanding the contemporary choral repertoire.
High School Choral Festival
Annual educational event bringing together hundreds of high school singers from the region for a day of rehearsal and performance led by APM’s artistic director.
Masterworks Series
Performances of large-scale choral works with orchestra, including oratorios and other classical masterpieces.
Pro Musica International Choral Festival
Biennial festival for collegiate and young adult singers from the U.S. and Canada, featuring study and performance with world-class faculty and ensembles.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning and premiering new choral worksCommissions new choral music from American composers through a composer-in-residence program and performs premieres of these works, expanding its repertoire and contributing to contemporary choral literature.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Hosting community engagement and dialogue eventsOrganizes community events such as documentary screenings, panel discussions, and art-making workshops tied to performances, fostering public education and dialogue around themes of identity, inclusion, resilience, and social change, particularly in connection with LGBTQIA+ rights and other social issues.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Presenting high-quality choral music performancesPerforms a broad spectrum of choral literature, including large-scale works with orchestra, diverse and historically underrepresented voices, and American composers, through an annual concert series and special performances. The organization presents challenging repertoire and produces local, regional, and national premieres, including collaborations with renowned orchestras and artists.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing recordings and touring nationally and internationallyRecords professional choral performances for mass distribution, including appearances on NPR and collaborations with orchestras, and tours nationally and internationally to perform at significant cultural and civic events, including the 60th anniversary of D-Day at Omaha Beach and performances in Europe.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Providing choral education and youth engagement programsOffers educational programming including the annual High School Choral Festival and the biennial Pro Musica International Choral Festival, which bring together hundreds of students from the U.S. and Canada for rehearsal, performance, and study with world-class musicians. These programs have reached over 3,500 young students in the Capital Region and beyond.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.07M
Contributions & grants$883K83%
Program service revenue$154K14%
Investment income$31K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$768K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$403K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.41M
Cash$395K
Investments$606K
Liabilities$634K
Net assets$778K
Liquid reserves15.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Jose Daniel Flores-Caraballo | Artistic /Executive Director | 40 | $169K |
board members · 17
- Al De Salvo — Director
- Christine Hoek — Director
- Darcy Crum Meadows — Director
- Douglas Petersen — Director
- Edelgard Wulfert — Director
- Eric Arndt — Director
- Gwen Krause — Director
- Jeanette Altarriba — At-Large Member
- Jonathan E Hansen — Secretary
- M Tracey Brooks — Director
- Marion Terenzio — Vice President
- Michael Whiteman — At-Large Member
- Michael Wolff — Director
- Rex Smith — President
- Robert T Hennes — Director
- Russ Wilks — Director
- Tom McGuire — Treasurer
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Albany Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborated on the 2004 recording of the opera Strawberry Fields.
- Albany Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborated on the recording of the opera _Strawberry Fields_.
- Albany-Schenectady League of Arts Network — Recognized by the League for outstanding contribution to the Capital Region community.
- Architecture+ Partner — Corporate Circle Sponsor providing support for the concert season.
- CDPHP Partner — Corporate Circle Sponsor providing support for the concert season.
- Capital Region Center for the Arts Network — Recipient of their annual arts award in 2009.
- Community Bank Partner — Corporate Circle Sponsor providing support for the concert season.
- Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts at Queen’s University Partner — Co-hosts the Pro Musica International Choral Festival with Albany Pro Musica.
- Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts at Queen’s University Partner — Co-presented the Pro Musica International Choral Festival beginning in 2023.
- Katie McNally Partner — Audition coordinator for Albany Pro Musica
- Massry Charitable Foundation Funder — Corporate Circle Sponsor providing financial support for the concert season.
- Mostly Modern Festival Network — Chorus-in-Residence and collaborator on recordings such as StarSong.
- NYS American Choral Directors Association Network — Received recognition as Outstanding Conductor of the Year in 2003.
- NYSCA Government — Receives support from NYSCA, as indicated by logo placement.
- National Public Radio (NPR) Network — Selected for inclusion on the 2005 NPR CD _Christmas Around the Country_.
- Pioneer Partner — Corporate Circle Sponsor providing support for the concert season.
- Queer youth and their caregivers Partner — Collaborates with queer youth and their caregivers in a communal art-making workshop tied to the "Considering Matthew Shepard" concert.
- Samaritan Hospital Partner — Corporate Circle Sponsor providing support for the concert season.
- The Philadelphia Orchestra Partner — Collaborated with The Philadelphia Orchestra in a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
- The Philadelphia Orchestra Partner — Collaborates on a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at SPAC.
- Troy Chromatics Network — Recipient of their annual arts award in 2009.
- Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Network — Chorus-in-Residence.
- University Chamber Singers Partner — Collaborated with the University Chamber Singers on concert tours and recordings.
- University at Albany Network — Chorus-in-Residence and host institution for the 2025 Pro Musica International Choral Festival.
- University at Albany Partner — Hosted the 2025 Pro Musica International Choral Festival.
- University at Albany (SUNY) Partner — Dr. Flores-Caraballo serves as Conductor-In-Residence, indicating a collaborative artistic relationship.
- University at Albany Foundation Partner — Corporate Circle Sponsor providing support for the concert season.
- University at Albany, State University of New York Partner — Longstanding institutional affiliation where Dr. Griggs-Janower served as director of choral music and professor from 1981 to 2013.
- Vermont Symphony Orchestra Chorus Partner — Dr. Flores-Caraballo serves as Chorus Director, indicating an ongoing artistic partnership.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art-Dialogue-Participation Model for Social Impactmethodology: art_dialogue_participation_modelBy combining choral performances with structured community dialogue and participatory art, we produce sustained engagement with social justice themes, because artistic expression paired with reflective conversation deepens empathy and motivates civic connection.
- Artistic Excellence as Foundation for Cultural Impactmethodology: artistic_excellenceBy maintaining high standards of technical precision, selecting highly skilled musicians, and performing diverse and challenging repertoire, we produce artistically compelling experiences that elevate the ensemble’s stature and enable broader cultural influence, because excellence in execution amplifies the emotional and transformative power of music.
- Choral Music as a Vehicle for Cultural Representation and Equitymethodology: cultural_representationBy centering underrepresented voices—particularly women and immigrants in the American story—we produce more inclusive cultural narratives, because choral programming that reflects diverse identities fosters belonging and challenges historical inequities in classical music.
- Thematic Immersion to Deepen Engagementmethodology: thematic_immersionBy structuring concert seasons around unifying themes—particularly those exploring American identity, democratic values, and social justice—we produce deeper audience engagement and empathy, because immersive narratives make abstract values emotionally resonant and personally meaningful.